woostify domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/latestwordpress/lonestar.a1professionals.net_public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131Lone Star D\u00eda <\/span>grants now available<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Texas Center for the Book will once again support Texas libraries celebrating Lone Star D\u00eda this April in partnership with <\/span>First Book<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. The Lone Star D\u00eda Grant Program is designed to support libraries and literacy nonprofits serving children in need.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cLone Star D\u00eda is our Texas celebration of El d\u00eda de los ni\u00f1os, El d\u00eda de los libros, a national initiative founded in 1996 by author and literacy advocate Pat Mora to encourage a love of books and reading among children of all cultures,\u201d said Mark Smith, Director and Librarian at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. \u201cLone Star D\u00eda can be a great way to encourage and reinforce the power of reading among all people in our communities.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n This year is the twenty-fourth annual celebration of Children\u2019s Day, Book Day (D\u00eda de los Ni\u00f1os, D\u00eda de los Libros). The Texas Center for the Book participates in the event through the state\u2019s Lone Star D\u00eda programming, which encourages statewide participation. Nationally, libraries, schools, churches and other allied organizations are encouraged to discover \u201cbookjoy\u201d year-round. Most events occur around the official national celebration on April 30.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pat Mora, a native Texan, founded Children\u2019s Day, Book Day in 1996 to link all children to books, languages, and cultures, and to make reading an integral part of children\u2019s lives. Mora chose the Mexican observance of D\u00eda de los Ni\u00f1os (Children\u2019s Day), April 30, since promoting literacy went hand-in-hand with supporting the well-being of children.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A national registry listing events is available at <\/span>dia.ala.org<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, which covers events such story times, family celebrations and cultural meals. The site includes a <\/span>Free Program Downloads section<\/span><\/strong><\/a> to access booklists, event posters and sample activities available to all libraries, schools and participating organizations. The website aims to provide easy-to-use materials to make events manageable. Users are encouraged to register their event to the <\/span>National D\u00eda Program Registry<\/span><\/strong><\/a> to attract more participants. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nGrants of $200 will be awarded, allowing libraries to purchase multicultural titles to augment Lone Star D\u00eda programs. Librarians will be able to use the funds towards books they select from the First Book Marketplace, which offers a wide array of diverse titles for children. Libraries not eligible for first book will qualify for a limited number of $100 Amazon gift cards to support their libraries diverse title selection.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n